Grammar
What is a plural noun? Give an example.
Nouns that are more than one. dogs, cats
If you persuade someone what does that mean?
You get them to do something.
proof from the reading selection that proves the answer to a question about the text.
text evidence
This is the most exciting part of a story---it's at the very top of Plot Mountain.
Climax
What does the word fuming mean?
mad, angry
What is an irregular verb? Give an example.
thought, bought,
"Many animals live in a pond. You can find fish, frogs, and lots of bugs in a pond. The water from the pond is fresh, not salty like the ocean. "
*Persuade
*Entertain
*Inform
Inform
Will and Elizabeth were excited to take their first road trip together. Off highway 50, their exit was blocked off with cones and there was a detour sign posted.
What evidence proves that the road is under construction?
their exit was blocked off with cones and there was a detour sign posted.
Was is a protagonist of a story?
the main character
What does the prefix -sub mean?
under
What is the correct way to write this sentence?
my name is frederick douglass
My name is Frederick Douglass.
"Summer camp is the best place you will ever visit! You HAVE to go there! You sing songs and tell ghost stories at night and get to sleep in a tent! It's the most fun you'll ever have!"
*inform
*entertain
*persuade
persuade
(1) The big race was on Saturday. (2) Ben practiced for weeks. (3) Cindy arrived early. (4) Ben crossed the finish line with a smile on his face. (5) Cindy was so proud of her brother.
Which sentence shows how Cindy feels?
(5) Cindy was so proud of her brother.
What is an antagonist of a story?
The character who is against the protagonist.
What does the word vigorous mean?
strong, forceful
What is the correct way to make the word "family" plural?
families
What kind of paragraphs should be included in your essay?
An introduction, 2-3 body paragraphs, conclusion/closing
Jeremy did not see the broken glass until it was too late. His bicycle tire got flat.
*compare/contrast
*cause/effect
*problem/solution
*cause/effect
POW! BAM! MEEEOOOOW!! are all examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomatopoeia
What does the word melancholy mean?
sad
Which of the following sentences shows possession?
a) The boys were yelling.
b) The girl's backpack was heavy.
c) I like turtles.
b) The girl's backpack was heavy.
i live on mason street in rome ga
I live on Mason Street in Rome, GA.
Sarah missed the bus. Her mom had to drive her to school. What is the text structure?
*cause/effect
*problem/solution
*compare/contrast
problem/solution
A statement that can be proven.
fact
What does the prefix re- mean?
again